Roll On: 7 Books Suggested by twt_buku Followers - for me

I have so many to be written posts and I even plan some more for Ramadhan but alas I am writing this right now. Just because I did the curator work early May and it is June already thus the time gap is quite big and I don't want to enlarge it anymore.

During curating twt_buku, I asked for some local books (by indie publishers) suggestions as I want to explore more pieces from Malaysia. The #1 rise of many indie publishers with even #2 more exciting genre offered as well as #3 refreshing writing style, I guess it is time for me to try and read more local books. My experience with local books are mostly those cringy love stories which dated way back during my high school. I didn't read many local books since then. To be fair, I don't really read that many books. Oh well.

I do want to read more local books especially those in Bahasa Malaysia. Kinda like getting in touch with my roots and effortlessly and genuinely understand it since it is my mother tongue.

I rechecked the books via Goodreads and I gotta tell you that I am so damn excited to read some of these. Well, as soon as I finished those that I have right now but still, the books looks so promising!

LANGIT VANILLA by WANI ARDY

This was suggested when I told that I want to read a poetry book. I didn't know at the time it was from Wani Ardy. When I realised it was written by her, I knew that I have to try it. I have been following some social medias accounts regarding poetry in Malaysia and the name Wani Ardy always mentioned so heck yeah. I wonder if the book has any connection whatsoever to Vanilla Sky movie?

ILUSANITI by ADIB ZAINI

The book's author was mentioned in the tweet and he has been so kind to give me the link to read the first chapter for free. I read about 2 to 3 pages and was immediately hooked. The mysterious storyline, as well as the thriller ambience, really attracts me. I think I might have a new favourite genre. The suspense vibe of a thriller genre looks so fun to read.

KACAU by ARIF ADLY

Looking into Ilusaniti gave me a good standard as a benchmark. Since I think I'm gonna love thriller, I guess horror will just come naturally lah kan? Hence the reason why I want this book. It rated higher than Ilusaniti and we got supernatural agenda too. I love supernatural! Yes, the tv series as well, but that is just because I love supernaturally themed storyline and not because the actors are hot.

ROSMOH: PEREMPUAN PUAKA by NAUFAL TARMIZI

This one, however, apart from the thriller and horror twist, I am more drawn to the part Rosmah was wearing purdah. Kinda reminds me the movie Munafik which I do like. I was also a bit curious by the choice of name - Rosmah? Sounds familiar? Not only that, I am also tempted as the writer's background is quite unique.

KELABU by NADIA KHAN

At first, I wasn't really attracted to this book since I don't want to read another love story. The term "boyfriend kontrak" is such a big turn off too. Yet the reviews that were done promised that it is much more than that. I don't what exactly more means but such pronounce testimony made me change my mind. I actually have another reason. You see, I was raised as a conservative, small town girl and had always been around those like me. I only befriend one girl who didn't wear tudung and knew some more but just like far acquaintances. I was hoping the book might share bits of those other lives as well.

TUHAN BUKAN MANUSIA by ZHARIF ZAINUDDIN

There are literally only two reasons made me want to read this book - the title and the fact that I can learn more about Rumi.

ARKITEK JALANAN by TEME ABDULLAH

I wasn't so big with Teme. I read his blog and his writing wasn't my cup of tea. But this book does attract me a bit because of the synopsis. I mean, just read it and tell me you didn't feel the least bit attracted to know more.

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I've read kacau and kelabu and I could say, Kacau is the best for horror themed.. I read it once and I don't even want to re-read it, simply because I became a scaredy cat for a while.. Maybe it's because I could imagine the story, simply because it stated about an abandoned green shopping mall which I know the building exist, so my imagination went wild.. =="

My friend loves Wani Ardy so much that her igs and twitter are fulled of her going to poetry gig and meeting Wani in person so I'm kind of curious about her book. #thisismysubtlewayofsayingpleasereviewthebooklol

As for teme, I've read his blog and pelukis jalanan. His book is okay and I could understand why he is popular among teens.